The Optimistic Gamer

My goal is to spread the joy and wonderment of gaming to the masses. It is a wonderful, unique and very young art form, and I've been watching it grow for nearly twenty years. I can't wait to see what it can become in my lifetime, and I want you to take that journey with me.

Creative Christmas: What’s On The Gaming Menu?

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28 December 2017: It’s now time to head out to the kitchen to put on your oven gloves and start preparing Christmas dinner. It consists solely of video game food; what’s on the menu?

What’s On The Menu?

Oh, anything from Final Fantasy XV.

Seriously, the food Ignis cooks for the young group of bro-venturers looks hyper-realistic and incredibly tasty. Every piece of food you can eat in that game is lovingly created and rendered. If I could cook with even half the skill and care that Ignis does, I would be happy for life. What a spread it would be. Just take a look for yourself:

Runner Up

I had to give a shout out to my Palico friends in Monster Hunter. Not only do they cook incredible, mouth watering delights, they cook that ish with style and aplomb. On top of that, their food is so nutritious and delicious that it actually gives you status buffs for taking down those extra-tough beasties. Watch my Palico bros cook this roast chicken with pizazz:

What video game delectables would you cook for Christmas dinner? Let me know in the comments below!

5 thoughts on “Creative Christmas: What’s On The Gaming Menu? ”

Great choices! I’m currently playing Final Fantasy XIV Online and the dishes that I use for XP and status buffs look AMAZINGGGG!!! I can only imagine what the items in FFXV look like! Thanks for participating! Happy Holidays!